fancied
Americanadjective
adjective
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imaginary; unreal
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thought likely to win or succeed
a fancied runner
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Origin of fancied
Example Sentences
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In the summer of 1954, no team was more fancied than Hungary's Magical Magyars with their swashbuckling superstars Sandor Kocsis, Nandor Hidegkuti and, of course, Ferenc Puskas.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
If she fancied a dress in the display window at the Broadway or Bullocks, it would appear in a fancy box on her bed a few days later.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
If you’ve ever fancied a gondola ride through Venice’s famous canals, now might be the time—many Americans have already grasped the opportunity this summer.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
Brian Barry-Murphy's Cardiff were expected to be close this season, but no-one I knew fancied Lincoln.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
“Thought we’d jus’ try an’ see if they fancied a kip . . . we’ll jus’ settle ’em down in these boxes.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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